# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=160

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## [Merchant inventory](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merchant-inventory/17543)

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**Author:** [@hydroplatypus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hydroplatypus)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/merchant-inventory/17543 "2019-01-14T22:40:18Z")

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In addition to giving quests, the merchant in the refugee center is the guy everyone tells you to trade with. Seems like he would be expected to have at least a decent number of things to trade. However it seems like he …

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## [Can NPCs haul items?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-npcs-haul-items/18348)

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**Author:** [@Medi\_Ding](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Medi_Ding)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-npcs-haul-items/18348 "2019-01-14T14:12:37Z")

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Let the slowly developing but still partially brain dead partner drag excess loot while the player shoots approaching enemies. If you can’t tell them to, are you able to artificially induce it through debug and mods?

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## [Which character would survive the Cataclysm for the longest?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-character-would-survive-the-cataclysm-for-the-longest/18352)

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**Author:** [@Woodsman\_19](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Woodsman_19)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-character-would-survive-the-cataclysm-for-the-longest/18352 "2019-01-14T13:49:31Z")

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Self-sufficiency, being able to defend onseself, etc… Which character would perform the best in your opinion? NOT NPCs, I’m talking about the main character. (reply to second comment)

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## [I found you kevin😂](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-you-kevin/18327)

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**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 8:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-found-you-kevin/18327 "2019-01-14T08:07:20Z")

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i was looting bunker when i found it lol @kevin.granade

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## [Map Seed - A way to regenrate a new overmap based on a "favorite"](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-seed-a-way-to-regenrate-a-new-overmap-based-on-a-favorite/18336)

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**Author:** [@Daeros13](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Daeros13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/map-seed-a-way-to-regenrate-a-new-overmap-based-on-a-favorite/18336 "2019-01-14T06:18:05Z")

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Would it be possible to have the map RNG set to generate worlds on a pattern, thus making ‘map seeds’ a thing? Would anyone be willing to attempt it? Or would the work involved be just too much at the moment? Just hate …

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## [Something on encumbrance](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-on-encumbrance/18343)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/something-on-encumbrance/18343 "2019-01-13T23:35:18Z")

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i was just think a few idea for the encumbrance feature. one i think dexterity would help improve you limit and there would be a over and under level. under raises some stats but mean your going to be wearing little. ove…

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## [Update information?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/update-information/18321)

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**Author:** [@Delts](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Delts)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/update-information/18321 "2019-01-14T02:48:48Z")

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How to see whats new on the update? Is there any link or something to see it??

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## [Burning bodies for bones](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burning-bodies-for-bones/18345)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/burning-bodies-for-bones/18345 "2019-01-14T01:59:17Z")

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i think it would be effective if when a body is burned they will drop a cleaned Skeleton(cleaned as in won’t revive) as this Skeleton can be turned in to bones. note zombie bodies with give cleaned tainted Skeleton and g…

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## [Why am I getting hurt?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-am-i-getting-hurt/18323)

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**Author:** [@Terror](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Terror)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-am-i-getting-hurt/18323 "2019-01-14T00:24:31Z")

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I seem to have enough armour to be hurt by not much of any creatures, the chat log keeps saying they can’t penetrate my armour and I take no damage. But all the same my torso and limbs keep goign down and I eventually d…

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## [What are NPC camps?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-npc-camps/18338)

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**Author:** [@filthyclothing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/filthyclothing)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-are-npc-camps/18338 "2019-01-13T19:36:53Z")

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I recently just started playing cdda again. I never have gotten really far in terms of surviving for a long duration with a single character. What are these NPC camps that people are talking about? How do you start one …

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## [Cause for Hallucinations?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cause-for-hallucinations/18328)

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**Author:** [@Petrol\_jelly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Petrol_jelly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cause-for-hallucinations/18328 "2019-01-13T16:47:00Z")

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I was trying to create a better “road” to my hometown by burning an entire forest down then (what I assume is a bug) the games log printed my name “long dejesus” over and over again Wich caused no problem but was qest…

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## [Help finding labs?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-finding-labs/18260)

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**Author:** [@Tipic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Tipic)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/help-finding-labs/18260 "2019-01-13T09:33:58Z")

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I just started my first game of cataclysm in about two years, and I’ve noticed labs seem way harder to find now; so much so that I haven’t found a single one. The last time I played, I remember labs being so common that …

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## [A Survivor's Journal (new old lost due to map failure)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-survivors-journal-new-old-lost-due-to-map-failure/18313)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-survivors-journal-new-old-lost-due-to-map-failure/18313 "2019-01-12T02:13:32Z")

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Day one since crash. Its been a day since my helicopter crashed. My pilot just fucking turned and got the rest of my crew. damn order for super weapons to be in their drop pods when on helicopter. I couldn’t save them th…

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## [Are Vechicle breakes too powerfull now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-vechicle-breakes-too-powerfull-now/18255)

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**Author:** [@SirPendrak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SirPendrak)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/are-vechicle-breakes-too-powerfull-now/18255 "2019-01-12T18:44:40Z")

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Driving very slightly modified Pickup, in perfect condition, biggest difference is fact its loaded with stuff and now weights ~2,4t. While going by road, 104km/h, suddenly zombie horde appears, with 2 spooky juggernauts.…

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## [A Survivor's Journal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-survivors-journal/18190)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-survivors-journal/18190 "2019-01-03T05:58:25Z")

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Day:1 God damn it. my escort to a bunker just crashed. the pilot was infected somehow and he turned the rest of the crew. but me i was in my reinforced holding cell. guess being a experimental super soldier/engineer that…

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## [There's no way to take the robbed money back?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theres-no-way-to-take-the-robbed-money-back/18303)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theres-no-way-to-take-the-robbed-money-back/18303 "2019-01-11T22:15:06Z")

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I was getting rob by a NPC, I try to beat him but he still take my money away, and after I beat him down, I somehow can’t find any money on his body, so did the robbed money are vanished? is there any way to get the mone…

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## [Is there a script between Github and Transifex?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-script-between-github-and-transifex/18249)

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**Author:** [@mdtrooper](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mdtrooper)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-script-between-github-and-transifex/18249 "2019-01-11T17:07:23Z")

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Hi. I have changed some strings (they are from argentina .po file). And I have tried to upload with Transifex web form, but it returned error 500. And I wonder that “Is there a script between Github and Transifex?” T…

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## [Sorcerer Class/Bionics in general](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sorcerer-class-bionics-in-general/18281)

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**Author:** [@Terror](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Terror)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/sorcerer-class-bionics-in-general/18281 "2019-01-11T02:14:43Z")

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I tried the sorcerer mod class, it was meant to be quite weak but it had a finger-mounted lazer that cost 50 power. Now I was under the impression that because you only basically have 5 shots it would at least 1 shot or…

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## [Cheesy\_powergen: Crude pico hydroelectricity and gravity powered lamps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cheesy-powergen-crude-pico-hydroelectricity-and-gravity-powered-lamps/18270)

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**Author:** [@CheeseAlmighty](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/CheeseAlmighty)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cheesy-powergen-crude-pico-hydroelectricity-and-gravity-powered-lamps/18270 "2019-01-10T14:41:14Z")

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It’s a rather simple mod, but I’ve created two simple vehicle parts that can be used to create kinetic energy out of… Nothing. It’s on the player to use these responsibly and place them in places that make sense. Axle w…

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## [\[Build 8392\] Can't eat some junk foods](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-8392-cant-eat-some-junk-foods/18247)

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**Author:** [@Helldrone](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Helldrone)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 10:02am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/build-8392-cant-eat-some-junk-foods/18247 "2019-01-10T10:02:13Z")

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Hi, i’ve been playing CDDA for a while now and this was a small issue that occurred way back, but i just sorta left it alone, but now more of these yummy junk foods are appearing and i seem to be completely unable to eat…

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## [I finally found Uncanny Dodge and I am disappoint](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-finally-found-uncanny-dodge-and-i-am-disappoint/18274)

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**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/i-finally-found-uncanny-dodge-and-i-am-disappoint/18274 "2019-01-10T08:37:07Z")

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So I’ve spent the past week or so looking for this goddamn thing, and… I don’t think it’s doing what it’s supposed to do. In fact, I don’t think it’s doing anything at all. This isn’t a huge setback, because I also f…

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## [Earlygame Progression Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/earlygame-progression-mod/15742)

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**Author:** [@ObsidianBottle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ObsidianBottle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 5:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/earlygame-progression-mod/15742 "2019-01-10T05:11:56Z")

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"A mod that attempts to improve the early game by adding more of a progression to crafting at the start of game." This is my first time making a mod, so if I goofed up or done something unoptimal, please let me know. P…

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## [Does anybody know what the season length setting is doing?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anybody-know-what-the-season-length-setting-is-doing/18226)

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**Author:** [@Mantar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mantar)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/does-anybody-know-what-the-season-length-setting-is-doing/18226 "2019-01-10T03:13:13Z")

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I had Duane Mixon of Hartwick County, an old winter-start character sitting around in my save files and recently decided to start playing him again. Everything was going great and I was just starting to dig the whole win…

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## [Is there a way to join the free merchants?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-join-the-free-merchants/16765)

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**Author:** [@Star3ye](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Star3ye)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-join-the-free-merchants/16765 "2019-01-10T03:09:53Z")

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I was wondering because i’m doing some Quest’s for them to know if it makes sense to refuse taking a reward, so i can improve my reputation to join them one day. Also are there any notworthy item rewards or is it just b…

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## [Early Game Mutations Mod](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/early-game-mutations-mod/15974)

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**Author:** [@Narroe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Narroe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/early-game-mutations-mod/15974 "2019-01-09T23:07:43Z")

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Hey y’all. I decided to make a mod that allows early game (or new) characters to access several mutagens reliably (but not necessarily easily). The mod comes with a new building, with two start scenarios, and a custom p…

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## [Some classes from the mod don't cost point at all?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-classes-from-the-mod-dont-cost-point-at-all/18256)

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**Author:** [@vipches](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vipches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-classes-from-the-mod-dont-cost-point-at-all/18256 "2019-01-09T05:25:30Z")

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One of the guys said that some classes from the mods, like medieval mod, classic rougelike classes mod, classes and scenarios something like that, dosn’t cost any point in the game, whichs seems very unbalance, he want t…

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## [Huh. Well thats not especially remorssefull](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/huh-well-thats-not-especially-remorssefull/18224)

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**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/huh-well-thats-not-especially-remorssefull/18224 "2019-01-09T00:26:33Z")

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So I’ve been slaughtering my way through the nearby school with my static AIs crossbow and knew that I was down around -2 penalty per for child zombie murders, so I go back in with my moral penalty dropping from -14 to -…

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## [A idea for vehicles. windowed boards](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-for-vehicles-windowed-boards/18250)

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**Author:** [@Umbra.Animo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Umbra.Animo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/a-idea-for-vehicles-windowed-boards/18250 "2019-01-08T22:11:18Z")

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so i think the option to have a windowed board would be nice. i just feel that using a quarterboard in a row of full boards would not work well. and yes window boards would be cable of being covered in a curtain and bloc…

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## [Did I just find a cursed weapon?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-i-just-find-a-cursed-weapon/17203)

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**Author:** [@nameless\_survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nameless_survivor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/did-i-just-find-a-cursed-weapon/17203 "2019-01-08T20:48:48Z")

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So I just found this weapon in a museum, along with a Arming Sword that has the text describing it as “this sword was not made correctly”. I presume the arming sword is just a poor quality weapon, but I was wondering i…

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## [Enhanced Hearing CBM](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhanced-hearing-cbm/18217)

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**Author:** [@ootdega](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ootdega)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhanced-hearing-cbm/18217 "2019-01-08T20:02:53Z")

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What I expected: Oh hey, some better hearing and hearing protection! I like the sound of hearing protection. What I got: “You think you might have heard the rat in the basement of the house 5 doors down sniff its ass! A…

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